My first attempt at beaded earrings. I used some of my new Tohos and some other beads I ordered from Artbeads. I wasn't completely happy with them so I took them apart and I'm redoing them.

I received my bead box yesterday. Thank you @Linda Sortino, it’s beautiful 😍

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I made a thing. I had some grey pearls from an old necklace, so I started square stitching around one. The more you stitch, the more it cups. So, I thought, "what if I make a ball with two of them?" So I did. Then I stuffed it with bubble wrap (because what else would you stuff a bobble with?) Stole a teardrop pearl off of an old pin, and there you go!

The December 2026 Bead Challenge is chenille stitch. That is the part of this bracelet that looks like little flowers. The other squares are peyote. You may use different stitches as long as at least 50% of the piece is chenille stitch. You may make either a bracelet or a necklace, the minimum is 6 inches of beaded bracelet. A clasp is not required. You may use any size beads, any color. All entries must be submitted by December 15, 2026. This will be the last bead challenge for this year. 1 entry per person. You must be either a Premium or VIP member to enter bead challenges. The link to the submission form is in the Classroom in the BEAD CHALLENGES course.